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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Senior Legal Analyst – Limited Term - Criminal Prosecution Unit

City of Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $133K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a dedicated Senior Legal Analyst for the Santa Monica City Attorney's Office to work on the Criminal Prosecution unit's SaMo Bridge program, which aims to address recidivism among homeless adults involved with the justice system. The role involves overseeing administrative functions related to external grant funding, coordinating with service providers, and managing project logistics and stakeholder training.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing all administrative functions related to requirements of the program’s external grant funder: California Board of State and Community Corrections Prop 47 grant program

Coordinating across all contracted vendors providing services related to the program including social services, performance evaluation and fiscal audit, program site operation logistics and project management

Coordinating training with key stakeholders including the Santa Monica Police Department

Facilitating regular Local Advisory Committee meetings – membership consists of internal and external stakeholders advising ongoing project implementation

Facilitating regular community meetings to receive feedback from the public

Maintaining client service records and accessing needed legal databases to monitor for recidivism among clients served

Overseeing and completing all necessary quarterly progress reports to funder

Overseeing all invoicing and reimbursements processes

Attending funder-required trainings and webinars

Preparing staff reports and presentations

Making presentations to the public, appointed and elected officials

Monitoring for additional external funding opportunities (state, federal, philanthropic) and preparing grant proposals as needed to continue the program

Qualification

Government Grant AdministrationLegal Database AccessProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelHomeless Services KnowledgeCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterRelationship Building

Required

Graduation from an accredited university with a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent of three years' experience in legal services, law enforcement, homeless service, social work or public health

Familiarity with all Microsoft software including Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, One Drive, and Tyler Munis

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City personnel, other government agencies, police departments, and the public

Strong project management skills and experience administering government grant programs

Working knowledge in the areas of homeless services, criminal justice, law enforcement, and related fields

Background check will be required prior to beginning employment